Cornell University

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, N.Y., has 14 schools that each admit their own students and provide their own faculty. This private institution, founded in 1865, offers several activities for students to participate in. Cornell has more than 500 student organizations on campus, a very active Greek life with numerous fraternity and sorority chapters, and more than 30 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Ivy League. The Cornell Big Red are best known for their successful men’s lacrosse team which won seven consecutive Ivy League titles. Distinguished Cornell alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, author E.B. White, and Bill Nye, the "Science Guy”.

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
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Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Majors Offered

Agriculture, general, Agricultural economics, International agriculture, Animal sciences, general, Food science, Plant sciences, general, Computer and information sciences, general, Information technology, Computer science, Engineering, general, Agricultural engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, general, Electrical and electronics engineering, Engineering physics/applied physics, Environmental/environmental health engineering, Materials engineering, Mechanical engineering, Operations research, Linguistics, Comparative literature, French language and literature, Spanish language and literature, Classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics, general, Human development and family studies, general, Apparel and textiles, general, Textile science, English language and literature, general, General studies, Biology/biological sciences, general, Entomology, Biometry/biometrics, Ecology, Biological and biomedical sciences, other, Mathematics, general, Statistics, general, Natural resources/conservation, general, Science, technology and society, Nutrition sciences, Multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other, Philosophy, Religion/religious studies, Architecture, City/urban, community and regional planning, Environmental design/architecture, Landscape architecture, Architectural history and criticism, general, Astronomy, Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general, Chemistry, general, Geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other, Physics, general, Psychology, general, Public policy analysis, general, Anthropology, Archeology, Economics, general, Political science a

Student Services

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Remedial learning services offered: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling services offered: academic, birth control, career, minority student, personal, psychological, religious, veteran student
Campus safety and security services offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols; Late night transport/escort service; 24-hour emergency telephones; Lighted pathways/sidewalks; Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Activities

Student activities offered: Campus ministries, Choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, international student organization, literary magazine, marching band, model un, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook

Sports

Intercollegiate varsity nonscholarship sports offered for men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), wrestling
Intercollegiate varsity nonscholarship sports offered for women: Basketball, crew (heavyweight), cross country, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, crew (lightweight), soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyballnd government, general, Sociology, Social sciences, other, American/united states studies/civilization, Asian studies/civilization, Near and middle eastern studies, German studies, African-american/black studies, Gay/lesbian studies, Fine/studio arts, general, Art history, criticism and conservation, Fiber, textile and weaving arts, Music, general, Visual and performing arts, other, Hotel/motel administration/management, Labor and industrial relations, History, general, Communication and media studies.